Ingredients
1 1/4 cup milk
1 cup buttermilk
2 1/4 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup cider vinegar
1/2 cup parmesan cheese -- grated
1/4 tsp pepper
1 tbsp garlic salt
1 1/2 cup sour cream
Directions
In a mixing bowl, combine milk, buttermilk, mayonnaise, vinegar,
Parmesan cheese, pepper, and garlic salt. Mix well with wire whisk.
Fold in sour cream, leaving lumps intact. Refrigerate in a tightly
closed container. Makes 6 cups.
Recipe By : Cook and Tell 25 Jul 96- PE
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Servings: 24 servings
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